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FE58 WHM

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,051 mi
Last recorded109,051 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 WHM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 109,051 miles

Over Heated On Emmisons Test.

Fail 3 Aug 2026 109,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Seperation of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Over Heated On Emmisons Test.

Pass 6 Aug 2025 106,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 106,369 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 99,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle beam

Fail 2 Aug 2024 99,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle beam

Pass 25 Jul 2023 86,421 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 80,317 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,572 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 70,114 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pretty poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens clouding.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,235 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,767 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,707 miles

Offside offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge.

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,428 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 32,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 31,595 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,144 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,735 miles

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 22,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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FE58 WHM is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 60,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE58 WHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE58 WHM registered?

FE58 WHM is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is FE58 WHM safe to buy?

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